The Community Based program has new and dynamic youth support programs and family service programs that are looking for energetic and flexible staff who have a passion to make a difference for children and families in our communities! The capacity to provide youth support, mentoring, and connections to educational/vocational, therapeutic, and basic needs community resources to youth who are involved with either the Department of Children and Families and/or the Department of Mental Health is essential. The community mentor will be comfortable working independently, and as part of a team, in both an adolescent therapeutic group environment and with a caseload of assigned individual consumers. The ability to build a strong rapport and communicate with youth, families, state agency workers, and collateral resources in person and by phone is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Position requires CORI/SORI, driver's license, proof of car insurance, clean driving record, and use of personal vehicle to complete daily work assignments with mileage reimbursement. Education requirement of a Bachelor's Degree, or at minimum, an Associates Degree or enrolled with 5 years direct human service experience.
Skills Required
- CORI/SORI background check
- Valid driver's license
- Proof of car insurance
- Clean driving record
- Use of personal vehicle to complete daily work assignments (mileage reimbursement provided)
- Bachelor's degree (or at minimum an Associate's degree, or enrollment plus 5 years direct human services experience)
- Experience providing youth support, mentoring, and connecting youth to community resources
- Ability to build rapport and communicate with youth, families, state agency workers, and collateral resources
What We Do
Old Colony YMCA is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Serving Southeastern Massachusetts, it provides human services and health and wellness programming for children, families, adults, and seniors. Their mission is to empower individuals to reach their fullest potential and foster the development of strong spirit, mind, and body through community-focused initiatives.
